Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-07-15
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At this an irresistible outburst of
laughter warned Mr.. Sutherland that
| he was treading On dangerous ground.
He turned to his next subject, and Mr..
Barton retreated snlkily to corner,
glaring vengeance. He subsequently,
renowned art, invented a patent ring
for the bung-hole OF barrels, and made
a million.
The faces grew serious as it was dis
covered that Mr.. Sutherland was not
g. respector of persons, and read what
he found in the palm without finch
ing. 1t was curious also to observe
how many traits seemed to be told in
| the faint flesh lines.
'*Now, Lisette dear, I think your
turn has come" called out Mrs. Van
der Venter. "You will be running off
before have chance to learn what
faults lie beneath all those virtues"
Miss Dewing hesitated. Attention
had been called to her, however, so
she thought it best to hold out her
hand to this far-sighted truth-teller.
He looked earnestly at her, as. we'll he
might. AS she leaned forward her
beauty glowed in the strong light.
The attitude was at once plant and
stately. The delicate head poised on
her fine young shoulders dropped a
little. It was suddenly lifted as Mr..
Burlingame, with a slow step, joined
the party. She gave him a half-de-
tiant, proud, slight smile.
To many who were present it was
known that Lisette Dewing and Mr..
Burlingame had been engaged for a
year, and that the engagement had
recently been broken. Curious eyes
had studied them during the evening,
but had discovered nothing startling
in their demeanor.
Lisette knowing Mr. Burlingame' s
contempt for what he termed "char-
latanism," credited his approach to
q desire to see her humbled or confus-
| ed. She bent with renewed attention
toward Mr.. Sutherland. The latter
studied her hand silently. Its coral
lpink might have tempted any man to
hold it, and Mr.. Burlingame felt an
angry flush cover his face at the 'fel-
lows impudence."
"Your hand indicates that youpos-
sess the purely ideal temperament"
he began, slowly. II do not mean
that you are an impractical dreamer.
Your whole cast OF mind is ideal.
That comes first, and the practical
takes it's place in your life under con-
ditions imposed by the primary state.
At the same time the practical does
not perplex or annoy you. You may
be an excellent cook; at all events, you
could be without alter ing your habit
OF mind"
| Everybody smiled. "You are ex-
trenely methodical for a woman"
Miss Dewing herselfsmiled. "You have
q good portion OF common sense; but
it is chiefly exercised in dealing with
the practical. You are governed,
more than the average woman, by
your intuitive perceptions instead Of
your reasoning powers, In other
words, your head is led by your
heart" Miss Dewing involuntarily
nodded assent. "Your artistic per-
captions are keen. You are very con-
srant; your heart line controls your
destiny absolutely. You will only
love once"
"Shall live long?" questioned Miss
Dewing, anxiously.
II do not find indications Of a very
long life, I am sorry to say" returned
the seer, sympathetically. "But it
will be happy one
"Thank you,' smiled Lisette; ''that
is more than I deserve::" and she
moved aside to make room for some
one else.
"You have not done her justice"
cried Mrs. Van der Venter, gayly.
"Hullo, Burlingame! wherefore that
solemn mien? Are you preparing for
the sacrifice? Come on, heroic victim;
you have puzzled a lot of us in your
time. Step forward, let us hear your
miserable sins given out" called a
laughing fellow, Selling the reluctant
skeptic and dragging him into the
light.
Burlingame looked furious, and con-
sequently ridiculous. He could have
! poisoned his friend, or have handed
him over to an accomplished Thug
with pagan rejoicing.
Pm a bad subject-1 must be ex.
cused-don't care for this sort OF
thing, you know. I am sure Mrs. Van.
der Venter won't insist"
Indeed, Mr.. Burlingame, you must
not appeal to me.
We are allunder bond to appear
tonight There is an esoteric spell We
cannot resist. Just close your eyes
and sit down by MIR. Sutherla nd
When You open them you will find
yourself upon the Awful Threshold OF
the Great Unknown"
Burlingame had no choice, but he
crossed the Awful Threshold OF the
Great Unknown with an ill grace.
Mr.. Sutherland took mental note OF
| the moody eyes and the impressive
chin. He gave his hand a moment
I survey.
'This is what We call an artistic
hand. 1t is full ofcontradictory lines.
You are not proud of your early
years. You have either not needed
to choose an occupation, or else
yon have been drawn by diversity
of gifts toward two or three. Half
your life will pass before you enter
upon the path in which you will
achieve success. Your mind is active,
but you are more brilliant than thor
ough. You have loved three times;
each time deeply. And these expert
ences have had, more than is COM
mon, profound influence on the for:
nation of your character. Your i'm
pulses are generous; but you dissect
Eyour own motives until the original
impulse is fairly worn out. You
| would be q stronger man inevery way
were it not tor the custom of recast-
ing all your judgments. This habit
probably makes it very difficult for
! you to confess fault" !.
/ Here Mr.. Bur!ingame raised his eyes
to those OF Miss Dewing, with q look
OF entreaty. She dropped her lids and
stood motionless. S.. Is. ::.s.